Jim Clendenen of Au Bon ClimatJim has been a part of our Wine Auction family since the beginning so it’s only fitting to honor him and Au Bon Climat for our 20th year. As owner and winemaker of Au Bon Climat, Jim produces world famous Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and Pinot Blanc from California’s prestigious Le Bon Climat, Bien Nacido Vineyard, Los Alamos Vineyard, and Sanford & Benedict Vineyard in Santa Barbara County. |
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Robert Bower of the Fladgate PartnershipAs the 8th generation of the Yeatman family through his grandmother, Robert represents a long and distinguished line of port producers from one of the most historic and well respected port houses. Robert is the Export and Sales Manager for the Fladgate Partnership, comprised of Taylor Fladgate, Fonseca, and Croft, and continues to lead the family-run company responsible for some of the world’s finest port. |
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Miguel Torres, Jr. of Miguel Torres ChileMiguel is the son of Miguel Agustin Torres, making him the fifth generation in the Torres winemaking family. He currently resides as the Executive Chairman of the company’s Chilean subsidiary located in Curicó, Chile. Miguel’s family has cultivated vineyards in Penedés, Spain for the last 300 years and has been producing wine for the last 140 years. |
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Karen and Ben Barker – Magnolia Grill (Durham, NC)North Carolina residents and James Beard Award recipients Karen and Ben Barker are joining us for their first High Museum Atlanta Wine Auction. Together, they are chefs and owners of Magnolia Grill in Durham, a beloved restaurant featuring Southern cuisine with a focus on regional and seasonal ingredients. |
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Gerry Klaskala – Aria (Atlanta, GA)Over the past 11 years, Gerry has been a constant fixture at the Wine Auction, sharing his culinary talents and generosity with our patrons. Gerry’s love of art led him to open Aria where he could showcase his unique and creative culinary skills and also continue to evolve as a chef, much like an artist opening his own gallery. |
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Anne Quatrano – Bacchanalia, Star Provisions, Floataway Café, Abbatoir, Quinones at Bacchanalia (Atlanta, GA)Anne’s bio states “Chef. Innovator. Visionary.” She is all that and more. Anne has deep roots in Georgia at her mother’s family farm called Summerland, near Cartersville, where she now lives today. With a focus on sustainability and using seasonal and organic produce, Anne has championed Atlanta with six of the city’s most popular restaurants. |
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Frank Stitt – Highlands Bar and Grill, Bottega, Café Bottega, Chez Fonfon (Birmingham, AL)We welcome Frank back to the Wine Auction—he was last here in 2007 at a Winemaker Dinner. An Alabama native, Frank was raised in a leading agricultural county where he developed a close connection with food. His restaurant, Highlands Bar and Grill, combines simple southern ingredients with French sauces and braises resulting in superb, delicately balanced flavors. |
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David Fischer of Ramey Wine CellarsDavid has been a friend of the Wine Auction for many years, going back to his days at Jordan. He hosted our Wine Donations committee in the Jordan guest houses on their annual cultivation trips in November. Now the VP of Sales and Marketing and the right-hand man of another David—David Ramey—he spends a lot of time traveling and telling others about the brand. |
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